Matthew 28

NEW JERUSALEM	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 After the Sabbath, and towards dawn on the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala and the other Marywent to visit the sepulchre.	1 After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb.
2 And suddenly there was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, cameand rol ed away the stone and sat on it.	2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, approached, rolled back the stone, and sat upon it.
3 His face was like lightning, his robe white as snow.	3 His appearance was like lightning and his clothing was white as snow.
4 The guards were so shaken by fear of him that they were like dead men.	4 The guards were shaken with fear of him and became like dead men.
5 But the angel spoke; and he said to the women, 'There is no need for you to be afraid. I know you arelooking for Jesus, who was crucified.	5 Then the angel said to the women in reply, "Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified.
6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said he would. Come and see the place where he lay,	6 He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.
7 then go quickly and tel his disciples, "He has risen from the dead and now he is going ahead of you toGalilee; that is where you wil see him." Look! I have told you.'	7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, 'He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.' Behold, I have told you."
8 Fil ed with awe and great joy the women came quickly away from the tomb and ran to tel his disciples.	8 Then they went away quickly from the tomb, fearful yet overjoyed, and ran to announce this to his disciples.
9 And suddenly, coming to meet them, was Jesus. 'Greetings,' he said. And the women came up to himand, clasping his feet, they did him homage.	9 And behold, Jesus met them on their way and greeted them. They approached, embraced his feet, and did him homage.
10 Then Jesus said to them, 'Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers that they must leave for Galilee;there they wil see me.'	10 Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."
11 Now while they were on their way, some of the guards went off into the city to tell the chief priests althat had happened.	11 While they were going, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had happened.
12 These held a meeting with the elders and, after some discussion, handed a considerable sum ofmoney to the soldiers	12 They assembled with the elders and took counsel; then they gave a large sum of money to the soldiers,
13 with these instructions, 'This is what you must say, "His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep."	13 telling them, "You are to say, 'His disciples came by night and stole him while we were asleep.'
14 And should the governor come to hear of this, we undertake to put things right with him ourselvesand to see that you do not get into trouble.'	14 And if this gets to the ears of the governor, we will satisfy (him) and keep you out of trouble."
15 So they took the money and carried out their instructions, and to this day that is the story among theJews.	15 The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present (day).
16 Meanwhile the eleven disciples set out for Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had arranged tomeet them.	16 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them.
17 When they saw him they fell down before him, though some hesitated.	17 When they saw him, they worshiped, but they doubted.
18 Jesus came up and spoke to them. He said, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given tome.	18 Then Jesus approached and said to them, "All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
19 Go, therefore, make disciples of al nations; baptise them in the name of the Father and of the Sonand of the Holy Spirit,	19 Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit,
20 and teach them to observe al the commands I gave you. And look, I am with you always; yes, to theend of time.'	20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age."